Aaron Lewis - It's Been Awhile (Acoustic) // Country Rebel HQ Session

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  • Aaron Lewis stopped by to sing the most played rock song in the last 2 decades, "It's Been Awhile," acoustically for everyone at Country Rebel HQ for the Country Rebel HQ Sessions.
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  • @MrBeard1978
    @MrBeard1978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2327

    “It’s been awhile since could stand on my own two feet”..... I was homeless and alone, now I’m in university, have a home, and full custody of my kids ❤️❤️...this song is my life.

    • @rrobins9857
      @rrobins9857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Bless you my friend!

    • @francismccormick3222
      @francismccormick3222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Good luck bro

    • @euclid1997
      @euclid1997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Bless brother

    • @RumbleFish69
      @RumbleFish69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Good for you, brother...good for you.

    • @yannicklazare3506
      @yannicklazare3506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      god bless you and you re family , i really understand cause i m alone and lost all i v had and my mom , my only family .. but i ve HoPe .. Hope

  • @Robert-vc7xc
    @Robert-vc7xc 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +115

    I remember laying in my bedroom when I was 18 and listening to this song. I just turned 40 a few days ago. It's crazy how fast life goes by. It's also crazy how much this song still resonates with me although for completely different reasons now.

    • @tracylyn85
      @tracylyn85 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same I'm 38, n I remember laying on my bed with this on repeat

    • @LilNo1
      @LilNo1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Always finding myself coming back

    • @ffxx3rdd157
      @ffxx3rdd157 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Congratulations on your old AF balls

    • @carltaylor2975
      @carltaylor2975 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, I remember listening to this when I was 17, I just turned 41 in November. Yeah life does go by fast, it's about to be 2024 jeeeez. The older we get the faster time goes for us, it's very strange.

    • @Windraesa
      @Windraesa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@carltaylor2975Your brain perceives time as a percentage of life lived already. therefore as time goes on, each day is smaller percentage of your total life, so it appears to go faster.

  • @JohnJohn-kk6ll
    @JohnJohn-kk6ll 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    “It’s been awhile since I first saw you”…I miss my daughter so much. I pray God changes her mother’s hardened heart so I can see her again. I just wanna be a Daddy in a broken world to my baby. Every Child needs their Dad.

  • @Aaron-qh3hr
    @Aaron-qh3hr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1114

    If you hear someone say, "It's been awhile," and you don't immediately start singing this song, you definitely missed out on real music.

    • @deborahchesser7375
      @deborahchesser7375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This song tears me up, probably for the same reasons it tears a lot of people up, damn. 😞

    • @trevordeitch3993
      @trevordeitch3993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol same

    • @fastaslightfiber2534
      @fastaslightfiber2534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A very genuine post Aaron

    • @jamesirvine2579
      @jamesirvine2579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Since I fucked up just like I always do

    • @spyderellison9503
      @spyderellison9503 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry my friend, lost wife, mom n dad, and my brothers..... Last one was my 37 years old with a wife and child, You don't understand that tune

  • @gurdenator85
    @gurdenator85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +829

    As an addict in recovery this song hits me hard. Coming up 6 months clean what a journey its been so far

    • @justasmalltowngirl9430
      @justasmalltowngirl9430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Heck yeah, congrats!
      My daughter's father, just hit 6months as well. Good luck, and I hope you stay well! God bless!

    • @toddpickens75
      @toddpickens75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      One day at a time

    • @mariaa.5829
      @mariaa.5829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can see how song would "hit you" w/ your currently being in recovery. Get clean.

    • @secondchanceabstract
      @secondchanceabstract 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm glad you found hope. God bless you. It's been awhile since I was addicted. Almost two decades. It is possible.

    • @grantmckenzie941
      @grantmckenzie941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You got this man. Don’t quit fighting.

  • @redwhiteblue9866
    @redwhiteblue9866 5 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    I cannot blame this on my father, he did the best he could for me. What a powerful fucking line

    • @bjquebedeaux3597
      @bjquebedeaux3597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Aaron Lewis when are you coming back to Louisiana man? We need your art more now than ever in this country!

    • @benjaminfranklin4149
      @benjaminfranklin4149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Spot on. The most overlooked line of this song. Hits home big time.

    • @BeforeThisNovember
      @BeforeThisNovember 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      punches me right in the gut everytime.
      Top 3 lines of any song, ever, for me.

    • @rhodesblackwell4901
      @rhodesblackwell4901 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My father was a sperm donor.. but I love this song... Aaron Lewis music ... Prick in real life tho

    • @terrences7022
      @terrences7022 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So powerful.

  • @americansmark
    @americansmark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    I just realized his neck tat says "Don't Tread On Me". Aaron truly wears his beliefs. Mad respect.

    • @turtlesoriginal
      @turtlesoriginal ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I believe he actually does some part time work for Sons of liberty GunsWorks. Check them out if you haven't heard about em.

  • @chepecho
    @chepecho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +531

    Crap I was in my early twenties when I heard this song.... I'm almost 40... Time goes fast.
    Real music kids.

    • @kidrock3812
      @kidrock3812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hello are you one of my special true music fan?

    • @daddydubz88
      @daddydubz88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I was a teenager. This music defined and molded my generation. Yes, technically I'm a Millennial but I come from the early generation of them. The late 80s kids that knew what hard work was, what life was like on bikes and rollerblades to get anywhere you wanted to go, when you had to tell your Mom not to use the phone so you could use the internet, when cellphones were just dumbphones, how all our world's were changed on 9/11/01. We are the forgotten.

    • @VagueMemory
      @VagueMemory 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daddydubz88 Yep.

    • @kadeelacayo4806
      @kadeelacayo4806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All music is real music .

    • @loganwood3896
      @loganwood3896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm 11 I like 1970- 2000 rock and Arron Lewis

  • @kornfreak78
    @kornfreak78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2432

    Metal singer or Country singer... I'll always like Aaron's voice. The dude has massive talent.

    • @tripxez8478
      @tripxez8478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      kornfreak78 *rock

    • @do0rkn0b
      @do0rkn0b 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      i would love to hear him sing some metal, when did he do that?

    • @kornfreak78
      @kornfreak78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Not sure if you're being serious or just trolling me... So if i'm taking the bait, then you win... otherwise, if you're serious? Check out the band called "Staind". Aaron Lewis fronted that band. They were most famous for their song "Mudshovel". That's a good place to start if you want to hear him sing some metal.

    • @do0rkn0b
      @do0rkn0b 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      no one is trolling you, but if you're not aware staind isn't metal.

    • @markdejonge937
      @markdejonge937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      kornfreak not just mudshovel their 3rd album breaking the cycle threw them bigger into the mainstram

  • @duval1037
    @duval1037 4 ปีที่แล้ว +488

    His voice in concert sounds exactly as his record, it is very rare today to hear a voice like his.

    • @juleszoo70
      @juleszoo70 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Isn’t he amazing?! The first acoustic version of this I heard I couldn’t hear what was different & also familiar about the performance. Now I know it’s that very special melancholy bluegrass tone he does so well. Lovely 😊

    • @Christian-my4dp
      @Christian-my4dp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Check out Florence and the Machine and Death Cab for Cutie. Two other musicians who are like this

    • @thomasrussell7135
      @thomasrussell7135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it's what happens when an Artist refuses to use auto tune

    • @jaysbubbaduck329
      @jaysbubbaduck329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sooo awsome greatest...

    • @kevinfryar3510
      @kevinfryar3510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stupid rare we are over due waiting for Chris cornell to reincarnate

  • @jasonlirette8220
    @jasonlirette8220 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    11 days clean off drugs and alcohol. This song hits home for me. I always loved this song and it was for a reason. It's been a while since I could hold my head up high

    • @ericlucena7827
      @ericlucena7827 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Keep it going🤙🏼

    • @alvaromontes8499
      @alvaromontes8499 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Please keep it going bro!

    • @danielviloria3592
      @danielviloria3592 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      23 days brother keep going on

    • @sadboysean4207
      @sadboysean4207 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      2 years clean and I think about it everyday. Song reminds me of that dark place so I don't go back

    • @MuddyBubby
      @MuddyBubby ปีที่แล้ว +5

      For what it counts from some guy on the internet, I'm happy for you man, and I thank God you're still alive, and I thank God for anyone else who may see this and feel something, clean or not.

  • @danielcook5178
    @danielcook5178 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can feel every word of your music,been an addict most of my life I’m 65 five now and I’ll have five years clean I June thank you for your music

  • @missmandyland8675
    @missmandyland8675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    20 years later..... STILL my absolute favorite song.

    • @colinfirth6493
      @colinfirth6493 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello there are you one of my fan

    • @Amandaisthebest728
      @Amandaisthebest728 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine to

    • @user-le1qv2bc4v
      @user-le1qv2bc4v ปีที่แล้ว

      Its been while sunsaku alfauck things on

    • @eli--uq6ix
      @eli--uq6ix 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nostalgia at its finest. Staind was a great band

    • @grupocentro2309
      @grupocentro2309 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      La mía tb la amooo❤❤❤❤ alcohólica y adicta en recuperación ❤️‍🩹

  • @o_g_jasinz675
    @o_g_jasinz675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    10 years clean today. Love this song

  • @waltherolsen2432
    @waltherolsen2432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    From drugs and alcohol addictions, to being sober, in a warm bed with my 3 year old daughter. When she's restless and can't sleep, i always turn on "What hurt's the most" with Aaron and she listens to his voice and falls to sleep every time. It's her lullaby. Being doing it for almost 3 years now, since i found out it calmed her. I always end up listen to "It's been a while" afterwards, to remind myself of how long i've come since then..

  • @ID-lc6jm
    @ID-lc6jm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    After all these years that man still feels and connects with every word. Barely opens his eyes. It's beautiful.

  • @willroberts1305
    @willroberts1305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1629

    I'm 41 and served in the U.S.MC from 94 to 04 did 2 tours in Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan and would have still been serving had I not been injured. I tried to live my entire life trying to prove my family wrong as to not turn out like my parents who weren't very good people to say the least. So I always worked hard to exceed in everything I did after 40 years I got caught up in an addiction and I will beat that because that's what I have to do. My family the people who are supposed to be a supportnsystem for you look at me like they were right all along. Just want Aaron to know it's his music that has gotten me through the best and most definitely the worst of times. You have kept me motivated yet humble throughout my life starting at 17. So for that I am eternally grateful and will always support you and your music as your music has supported me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Will Roberts

    • @sadboylogan7291
      @sadboylogan7291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Thank you so very much

    • @willroberts1305
      @willroberts1305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@sadboylogan7291 you are welcome I don't really even mention my shit that much but had to explain how I relate to him and his music so much. But the Honor was mine.

    • @ryanmckenna7897
      @ryanmckenna7897 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Save it for ur love ones not the internet

    • @jamesrivers794
      @jamesrivers794 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Keep the faith brother.

    • @brianhartje6132
      @brianhartje6132 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Thank you sir for your sacrifice and service.i pray god helps you through it all

  • @jenniemethfessel9109
    @jenniemethfessel9109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    My daddy just died this month. Aaron Lewis is the thing getting me through the days.

  • @davidcaruso5491
    @davidcaruso5491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    In 2001 (the year this album was released) I was 22. Its amazing how music can erase all years and bring me right back to those days.

    • @CityBohoGirl
      @CityBohoGirl 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same. Right back to the pain

  • @bradweinbrand8149
    @bradweinbrand8149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    If you have or had issues with addiction, this song is beyond powerful.

    • @justasmalltowngirl9430
      @justasmalltowngirl9430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very true.

    • @FrankBurnham
      @FrankBurnham ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think it's an issues with existing and addiction is a symptom. The song is great.

    • @rebelsmith
      @rebelsmith ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@FrankBurnham
      Explain Dis???
      Mr.Burnham??
      Cuz dis didn't
      Make much
      Since @ all???

    • @FrankBurnham
      @FrankBurnham ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Drugs free one from the pain temporarily, the pain is the real problem. How does a personality fix itself. How can one change ones own nature. It seems impossible but it can happen. Amnesia patients can turn out like a whole new person. Drugs are a crutch for not knowing what to do with your life but some people make whole families and careers to avoid their own pointlessness. This world is a nightmare. I try to be positive and lie to myself but the fact is life is a bitch.

    • @rebelsmith
      @rebelsmith ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FrankBurnham oh lord honey dis is so beyond
      TRUE!!!! Keep ur head up
      Darlin' u got dis bae!!!

  • @Harvesttimebluegrassgospel
    @Harvesttimebluegrassgospel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +466

    He doesn’t just sing a song he paints a story and takes you there as he sings. Something very few people can do.

    • @steveanderson5398
      @steveanderson5398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is awesome. Been that way for a long time.

    • @jennatoria
      @jennatoria 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pure raw emotion.

    • @lisasecore7009
      @lisasecore7009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree with u very much, I feel him in my soul

    • @CZMuzic2714
      @CZMuzic2714 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Knipp Cattle Farm a natural story teller.

    • @enelliejuliette1526
      @enelliejuliette1526 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes!!!!

  • @Colin.W
    @Colin.W 5 ปีที่แล้ว +763

    Those big feelings of being a teenager.
    I miss those summers.

    • @ShinefyAi
      @ShinefyAi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Word

    • @glockamole7128
      @glockamole7128 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@BC-tn5ss No, you cant... You're only 16-17 once... Those summers are gone... Now all that we have left is needles and bottles...

    • @johnpapp92
      @johnpapp92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@glockamole7128 and people that were once your friends that have either fucked you over or down right left.

    • @nugetarmy4474
      @nugetarmy4474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We all do as we get older

    • @tinabrown4260
      @tinabrown4260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Colin W like damn, I was into some depressing shit and actually could relate to most of the stuff from Staind

  • @garydeanbaker
    @garydeanbaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is the best version of this song that exists....

  • @jesusmisaelbrisenogomez1182
    @jesusmisaelbrisenogomez1182 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    There was a time where my future was a blur, i thought everything was over. Everytime i heard this song i would tear up and feel a sense of hopelessness. This is the first time i hear this song ad just enjoy the beauty of the music, i may not be where I want to be, but the dream stays alive.

  • @DiegoManaglia
    @DiegoManaglia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1813

    Children, this is a thing called true music.

    • @giantxwarrior3902
      @giantxwarrior3902 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Diego Managlia You look 14 and gay....

    • @sinful_cowboy5027
      @sinful_cowboy5027 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      GiantxWarrior Why you interested in him?

    • @sinful_cowboy5027
      @sinful_cowboy5027 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      GiantxWarrior haha

    • @possiblyinsane6995
      @possiblyinsane6995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      please the dude plays the same 3 chords over and over

    • @tristanbooker7915
      @tristanbooker7915 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      POSSIBLY INSANE just because the chord progression is simple doesn’t make it great music. Whether or not it touches something in your soul is what makes it music. Almost every song he sings hits that mark.

  • @2HatHudders
    @2HatHudders ปีที่แล้ว +23

    God I feel old listening to this in 2023, but I being in my late 30's, this song hits very different compared to when I was 15. Always been a fantastic song.

    • @tracylyn85
      @tracylyn85 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I remember being 17/18 laying in my bed with this on repeat fast forward to 2023 I'm 38 years old and I do the same thing

  • @user-lv8rx5sz6z
    @user-lv8rx5sz6z หลายเดือนก่อน

    My first concert ever was Staind when I was 18 in 2005 & I loved Staind & I felt, then, that I understood every song & lyric. Full Circle. Now, 37 & actually living life, it all resonates very differently. Especially the Staind version of this song vs this raw, acoustic version with just Aaron. *(I honestly have a hard time enjoying the Staind version anymore in comparison to this MASTERPIECE!)
    I feel everything but for very different reasons(as others have stated) My husband & I started listening to all of Aaron in the last few years before he passed away 2 years ago, at age 37. (ironically or not my age now??) We lived in Africa for 3 years for his job as an aircraft engineer (both being born & raised in Wisconsin & proud US Citizens) & one of my favorite memories is 4th of July, we lit off the biggest fireworks(*they sell ones that would be illegal here in the states! & my husband LOVED fireworks & the show & the 4th*) & blared "COUNTRY BOY" out on the deck of our condo overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on our massive stereo system while laughing as we set the sky on fire chanting "Murica", which we were proud to be, even though, being a minority there, it was not well received, but thanks to Aaron & his powerful lyrics as a reminder of being a US Citizen born in the land of the free (even though we weren't currently residing) we didnt give a f*** and made a proud statement celebrating our country's holiday & with negativity & disgruntled people that came with such a statement, we just said "DON'T TREAD ON ME!"
    CT ❤️ 9.1.21

  • @MyChinton
    @MyChinton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Im 33, it's been 3 months since I've taken drugs. I'm a recovering addict, I've moved back into my parents place, I've lost everything due to addiction, everything. I've just enrolled into university and have started having a much better relationship with my kids. I CAN NOT WAIT until I can blast thing song, I spent 10 years tearing my life up it's going to take longer than 3 months to get it back, I know this but I promise when I do I'm gonna play this song.

    • @williamreed5470
      @williamreed5470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🙏🙏🙏🙏 stay strong.

    • @jonkingsley3100
      @jonkingsley3100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Understand all you just said. Keep your head up. I was 29, living in my parents garage, addicted, no hope, just wanting to die, the drugs wouldn't kill me. Now I'm 42, living life. Loving life. "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a Gift. That why we call it the Present." My first Sponsor always said this. He lost his life to Addiction after many years clean. Never give up. RIP Ken M.

    • @mr.tntmasterguy5038
      @mr.tntmasterguy5038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can do it! No matter how rough life may get U CAN DO IT

    • @govtom4
      @govtom4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Read the Bible. It’s the Word of God and gives my patients strength when they are down. Stay strong, my friend. Many blessings from Texas.

    • @danielboland5523
      @danielboland5523 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes it feels like I"ve only been sober a little while if and when I'm down. But i know it's been 20 years or more. My life has turned around completely in those 20 years. Thank you God!

  • @arcsamson4600
    @arcsamson4600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was a teenager in 97 at a 311 concert and smoked weed with a tobacco wrap with friends, never used tobacco and nicotine sent me into an anxiety attack I got disoriented and went over to the EMT they brought me back stage to chill and Aaron was there with his old band he came over to check on me and make sure I was doing ok. I always remember that, such a genuine dude. God bless you brother.

  • @angiepayne1
    @angiepayne1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It’s been a while since i could say i wasn’t addicted…..finally got it under control

  • @user-mp9zg3qy1x
    @user-mp9zg3qy1x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤Losing kids twice ,getting em back ,now they grown going threw own addictions losing em to drugs ,all 3 locked up and soon they be coming home . Its been a long bumpy road . I miss em so much 😢 May the light be around them pertecting them from harms ways Amen.

  • @milinichsautodetail3124
    @milinichsautodetail3124 5 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    Finally TH-cam recommends something good!

  • @SJM6791
    @SJM6791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Boys and girls, this is what a real musician looks and sounds like.

  • @justbob1968
    @justbob1968 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My heart breaks every time I hear it. Nearly lost my son. Lost my younger brothers to drugs. So many friends.

  • @ianoneill9922
    @ianoneill9922 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This song stopped me from killing itself during the covid lockdowns, thanks so much AARON

    • @RandalC-hy5ke
      @RandalC-hy5ke 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My farts kept me alive during RONA, thanks for NOTHING AARON

    • @theoutdoorkid241
      @theoutdoorkid241 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lamo

    • @user-pm9yx2so9g
      @user-pm9yx2so9g 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You matter. Happy to know you had a change of heart to stay.

  • @tonygonzalez9540
    @tonygonzalez9540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1917

    I listen songs when I was 15yr old now 30yr old

    • @sean-onfire4968
      @sean-onfire4968 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      same here man. turned 31 this year and remember listening to the original and just sitting back feeling great, singing along no care in the world

    • @7s7rg77
      @7s7rg77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      X is still gon give it to us, boys, don't you ever forget that!

    • @stevenwolfe9085
      @stevenwolfe9085 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah same here. Always heard him and his music on the local Rock Radio station 105.7 The X. Only heard him and his country music on a few country stations but they hardly play them cause they're too busy playing the same new shit over and over again.

    • @7s7rg77
      @7s7rg77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      my favourite thing about Aaron Lewis' country music is that it makes most country look so bad
      country is largely-awful, but it doesn't have to be that way
      walmart is for irredeemable people who like to give their economy away and then bitch and whine about it

    • @elizabethshuler4791
      @elizabethshuler4791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tony Gonzalez same!

  • @douglasmusgrove8886
    @douglasmusgrove8886 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Young brother' !! Tears fill my eyes with your words .... 74 years old and still taking punches. The fight is really never over , it's how you summon the strength to get back up and take another punch 💪

    • @jasonkujath3796
      @jasonkujath3796 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you true inspiration words I hope your doing well

  • @traciehelfrich3773
    @traciehelfrich3773 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This song keeps popping up on my feed and it resonates with my story of when I met who I believe is my soulmate. We met and both are healing individually with contact here and there which is good the further along we go on this journey it gets better and better every time we get together. The lyrics in the song hit my heart so beautifully and emotionally..
    There is no beauty without pain, like the rose with its beautiful petals and the pain of its thorns.. Thank you Staind for this beautiful healing song!

  • @phendrix3876
    @phendrix3876 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    this hits way too hard

  • @robinsheppard6732
    @robinsheppard6732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    This song is more emotional with him singing the acoustic version but just as good with Staind..love this Aaron Lewis

  • @610oftunknown
    @610oftunknown ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Heard this back in 2001, right as depression started, and I connected strongly to the emotion of the song. Found this version today- after 16 years I’m 2 days away from 2 months of recovery. So new, but longer than ever before. And this song says it all, and reminds me to keep pushing.

    • @DavidAneru90
      @DavidAneru90 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YOOOO Im rooting for you!!! I went through fair share of problems and know sometimes get overwhelming but hang in there!! The light at the end of the tunnel is there!!!

    • @jessicaronan9378
      @jessicaronan9378 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope you are doing well!

  • @hunterjohnson9476
    @hunterjohnson9476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1 year and some months cleans from herion and meth and Crack I listen to this and I just drift away much love brother I'm 23 now

  • @jx3s300
    @jx3s300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Aaron lewis has extreme talent. The man can literally make your hair stand up. His acoustic versions in every thing he sings is the best!

  • @davidcaruso5491
    @davidcaruso5491 5 ปีที่แล้ว +303

    His live version of Outside w/ Fred Durst is still one of my all time favourites. I miss Staind

    • @JymBrittain
      @JymBrittain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Louder than Life... staind reunion. September '19

    • @michaelsaier92
      @michaelsaier92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Durst fucked that song up. I wish he'd have shut up and let Aaron play.

    • @tiaramargerison3226
      @tiaramargerison3226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sadly I thought that was the only version of that song for about 5 years since that was the only version they played on the radio when I was younger.

    • @semyonivanovich
      @semyonivanovich 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah dude. From that version of Outside my musical-scene path began

    • @duality924
      @duality924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      reading your comment I could hear fred saying
      Biloxi this is the real motherfuckin deal y'all

  • @MaynardRaceTeam
    @MaynardRaceTeam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    you can hear the wear and tear in his voice, but god damn it still hits home!!

    • @stevenpitcher5585
      @stevenpitcher5585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Wear and tear from decades of using it - without autotune and digital trickery. The wear and tear adds a new dimension.

    • @robertball6855
      @robertball6855 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No reason to curse my family I do like the man walked in them shoes for many years then I met the family of God and I hope you do to it truly filled the hole in my heart with something other than booze and drugs peace brother and keep it alive in Jesus holy name amen brother always and forever

    • @flannerymonaghan-morris7461
      @flannerymonaghan-morris7461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It works incredibly well for the song though-the lyrics essentially tell of a man who is worn out on life and feels immense guilt after the love of his life dies…

    • @morganmlaidd
      @morganmlaidd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dude. Listen to his new stuff. His voice is superb. Country music suits him.

    • @Metal_Stacking
      @Metal_Stacking 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's just how he sings it here. Just watched him live, and it was flawless.

  • @chaisebruh
    @chaisebruh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Coming up on 2 years clean and sober, and man. I’ve been listening to Aaron and this song since I was a kid. It wasn’t until I hit that rock bottom of addiction, and pulled myself out of it that I realized how deep this song is. It’s been a while for me too…but I still think of it often. I tear up every time I hear this song thinking of the things I did to my family and friends. My family has forgiven me, but it’s still a burden i carry every day. Thank you, Aaron.

    • @eagletalons5333
      @eagletalons5333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hang in there friend, find Jesus Christ OUR SAVIOR, and your 'recovery' will be complete.. Please, don't take this wrong, take it from somebody who has, 'been there , done that' ..

    • @VikingDane1968
      @VikingDane1968 ปีที่แล้ว

      Be kind to yourself

  • @curb6353
    @curb6353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    this man is the musician of a lifetime. noone will ever know how much he cares about certain musical status.

  • @freshstart1217
    @freshstart1217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +815

    This guy touches something in your very soul and doesn't ever let go. Thx Aaron...

    • @freshstart1217
      @freshstart1217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      dbag0584 lol... Someone very appreciative of his talents

    • @ntxoil8894
      @ntxoil8894 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      dbag0584 😂😂😂😂😂💀

    • @ash197783
      @ash197783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said

    • @aaronb519
      @aaronb519 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen

    • @garymckinney3204
      @garymckinney3204 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      fresh start

  • @chrisbauer6684
    @chrisbauer6684 5 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    This song is for every addict out there. Im a recovering alcoholic and this song just touches my heart and helps in my recovery God bless Aron

    • @Mariesummersfitness
      @Mariesummersfitness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chris Bauer I totally agree

    • @seanwick84
      @seanwick84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’m also a recovering alcoholic and this mans music has also been a helping tool in my recovery

    • @usernameisusername
      @usernameisusername 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's first step?....

    • @aaronholmes9561
      @aaronholmes9561 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      im a recovering heroin addict. 7 monthes. this song is deep.

    • @mattmurray3183
      @mattmurray3183 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      First time I heard this song,God's honest truth. I was in my dope dealers house that was 19 1/2 years ago.
      I'm clean 19 years now,always gonna remember this song

  • @sharonrasmussen
    @sharonrasmussen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of my most favorites. His words are his truth. At least thats what it feels to me. Some are true of me plus I could add a few more. We all mess up at some point in our lives. Sooner or later you see the sun shining once more.

  • @iris.fuentescastellano9145
    @iris.fuentescastellano9145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God bless America.we love your 🎵

  • @carty43
    @carty43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Call me naive, but if ever a song should be allowed to be played uncensored on the radio, this is it.

  • @jamesmanning6193
    @jamesmanning6193 5 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Song reminds me of my dad I always blamed him and never knew his demons never judge a man.. you’ll miss them when you can never love them again.

    • @samanthacraig2823
      @samanthacraig2823 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true

    • @macsworld9139
      @macsworld9139 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts

    • @H4NDYANDY
      @H4NDYANDY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I hated my dad..blamed him for a lot. And themed I grew up to be exactly like him.

    • @MH-WM
      @MH-WM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's been a while.....

    • @rollinkiefer6191
      @rollinkiefer6191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not gonna lie this choked me up a little thanks for sharing this man.

  • @alimahbubi6230
    @alimahbubi6230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I’m not at some point of my life to say “It’s been a while since I could hold my head up”... but this song makes me wanna try for a better life and pass these miserable days when I’m a total mess... then I’ll play this song on guitar, cry along and feel happy to finally be fine again...

    • @gurdenator85
      @gurdenator85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope ur in a better place than u was a year ago

    • @Malina4477
      @Malina4477 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love to you. Whatever u do or dont do❤

  • @edmore7517
    @edmore7517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    All the years that´s "been a while" and still haven´t found the way or mood to sing along with this without having my voice broken at some point...

  • @defaced8
    @defaced8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Fucking legend right here. Dysfunction and Break the Cycle will always have a special place in my heart.

  • @robertshepherd1020
    @robertshepherd1020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A man's heart is hurting. He done things he regrets.But now he comes out. God bless you

  • @AK-460Magnurse
    @AK-460Magnurse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Puts a country spin on it here, if you didn't know better you'd assume it was a country song to begin with. Dude still slays.

  • @steviemorgan6021
    @steviemorgan6021 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yeah it’s been awhile since I could actually find myself. So lost in the world that consumed my life , as a life that seems like a lifetime ago. These memories our so familiar as I think of what it once was and nightmare of what awaits me. This song is freedom.

  • @newchapterjesse
    @newchapterjesse 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im 30 and this song is my childhood song.

  • @gogitr8904
    @gogitr8904 5 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    I've loved this song since the first time I heard it!

  • @dr.bonscott3962
    @dr.bonscott3962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'd love to see Aaron and Rogan sit down.. and just converse about everything.

    • @BulletBillmg
      @BulletBillmg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joe rogan actually made fun of one of aarons songs

    • @MrBrian5524
      @MrBrian5524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BulletBillmg is Joe Rogan a Lib? Lotta famous people are

    • @BulletBillmg
      @BulletBillmg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrBrian5524 yes and no

    • @MrBrian5524
      @MrBrian5524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BulletBillmg what do you mean?

    • @BulletBillmg
      @BulletBillmg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrBrian5524 he has alot of conservative and liberal views and opinions, watch some of his podcasts

  • @Samuel-yt9ty
    @Samuel-yt9ty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, the first girl I ever loved, bought me this CD.
    Break The Cycle.
    It's been a while since I saw the candles light her face.
    My dad has passed away, I am married, and I am breaking cycles.
    That girl died earlier this year at 38 years old.
    Tomorrow, my dad has been dead for 8 Years.
    Its been a while since I have listened to this song.
    It's been a while since I was thankful.

  • @swansenlock2348
    @swansenlock2348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I lost my mrs of 18 years and mother of my son and this song gives me strength

  • @normancruz692
    @normancruz692 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Man this song takes me back to times id rather not remember

    • @CityBohoGirl
      @CityBohoGirl 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Idk if I can still believe in who he’s become u know.. but all these years later… I hear this song and am sucked back into the same vortex of pan and despair of what almost 20 years ago? Silently. Have they really ever changed? 20 before? 20 after? These are genius lyrics written by a brilliant f*cked up poet as the best always are.

  • @soadfan1016
    @soadfan1016 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was good friends with his nephew in high school. When he visited Aaron his nephew told him that he had two friends that were fans. So Aaron sent another friend and I an autographed photo with our names on it. I've moved across the country so I haven't seen is nephew in quite a while but I was so happy to receive that autograph!

  • @Betty-bn4oh
    @Betty-bn4oh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah.... It's been a while.... 23 yrs clean... Narcotics... That I wasn't addicted.... 💘 Love ya Aaron

  • @scottmacgillivray4225
    @scottmacgillivray4225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This dude is just fucking awesome , country or rock. Gives me goose bumps listening to his stuff

  • @danieltau6580
    @danieltau6580 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This mans performance talent is a gift from God and I don't even know if I believe in God sometimes.

  • @rtc5884
    @rtc5884 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2480

    Love every time joe rogan picks up the guitar

    • @TheRealJaded
      @TheRealJaded 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Rubencitos failed troll

    • @shanenagy4743
      @shanenagy4743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      That was a good one lol

    • @johnnywang798
      @johnnywang798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      I give that a 8/10 made me laugh

    • @subzero3116
      @subzero3116 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      It’s not Joe Rogan you idiot, it’s his brother.

    • @jessiewatson4170
      @jessiewatson4170 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hahaha

  • @MrBeautiful2908
    @MrBeautiful2908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Recovery is scary at first because you don’t wanna face your demons, but when you close your eyes, pray to God, and let go of the fears, doubts, and worries, you’ll feel better than ever.

  • @raymonroe1983
    @raymonroe1983 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this version. So heartfelt. Unfortunately I feel like this all day lately.

  • @guesswho6925
    @guesswho6925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have no idea why some people have not liked this? Like wtf pure class

  • @rightisright912
    @rightisright912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Just listened to his latest hit that rocketed to number one.... " Am I the only one" what a country voice he has. What a gift he has to both write and sing so powerfully. I hope we hear hell of a lot more from Aaron Lewis!

  • @dalemontgomeey8606
    @dalemontgomeey8606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Arron Lewis deserves a whole lot for his career he went out and made it happen that's truly the american spirit to the fullest. Good man

  • @rustymebane8265
    @rustymebane8265 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Being the voice of reason when my daughter was @ the brink of insanity from addiction.
    The very worst possible year of my life.
    Now the best result. Seeing my daughter claw her way out .
    When your wife says she’s done & I begged & pleaded when could never give up.
    Today my daughter is free.
    Do the demons lurk? Yes,
    But she is aware that it had Been Awhile 😭❤️❤️

  • @j_ko9
    @j_ko9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    Love his vocal rasp. This man has incredible feel behind his playing.

    • @nicklester5883
      @nicklester5883 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      James Romano check out shawn james when you get a chance

    • @slackingaming2860
      @slackingaming2860 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      James Romano try listening to broken by seether Shaun morgans voice is superb

    • @j_ko9
      @j_ko9 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      slackin gaming I have dude. That's a good song

    • @slackingaming2860
      @slackingaming2860 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      James Romano it is my favorite song ever

    • @tylerparker1582
      @tylerparker1582 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      James Romano the rasp jus tops it all off

  • @shael522
    @shael522 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There's a memory and a feeling that only this song can stir.

  • @smithn.wesson495
    @smithn.wesson495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn it.......Over 20 years later and this song is just as good as the day it was released. If this song, does't hit home you probably don't have a pulse.

  • @enricogoncalves8936
    @enricogoncalves8936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know for a fact that you never Will be here in Brasil but I got old with you and I Love you forever

  • @GuitarDoco
    @GuitarDoco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Even if the whole world has ended, I can imagine this guy strumming his guitar and singing this song all alone.... Totally unperturbed
    And that's good. I admire the calm cool composed attitude

  • @realist-2024
    @realist-2024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Just one more peaceful day.

  • @ChasenDigital
    @ChasenDigital 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Never liked country music, but have to respect insanely talented artist like this guy.

  • @Alreadygone73
    @Alreadygone73 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you slow this down the way Aaron did, it hits home that much harder!

  • @TheIzzyA
    @TheIzzyA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I remember first hearing the original song when I was 8 years old and now I’m less than 3 months away from turning 27. That song remind me of all the pain I’ve went through since my aunt passed away a year ago, she was everything to me & practically helped raised me into the man that I am today & I’m grateful to have her not only as my aunt, but my best friend, and a second mother who truly understood me & the talents I have ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @NathanG454
    @NathanG454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When I was young I imagined this song as a country song and would sing it with a twang. Funny how all these years later here we are lol

  • @davinathedivine
    @davinathedivine 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I don’t care about the past. I don’t give a f*** what anyone has to say. I know where my heart is!

  • @fishnmaster421
    @fishnmaster421 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had been playing guitar about 3 years when Aaron hit the scene. I learned a lot of songs. I’ve been trying to make it as a musician every since then. 22 years ago. I’ve been playing daily. Never giving up. Now that I’m 38. I’ve missed any window I had of making it. I dreamed of being a musician similar to him / his original genre. I am still hopeful as I write all new songs and post them. But seeing him so much older and sounding so different. I realize time has gone.

    • @TheRoadLessChosen
      @TheRoadLessChosen ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea. But you could always be a songwriter. Get the music out there. In terms of doing what he did and does… yea that ship has sailed. Sucks to say that but just dropping facts. I’m a musician as well. 42. I actually chose a diffeeent genre and was booming but black mold fucked me up.

  • @charlesmchoop3007
    @charlesmchoop3007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What the heck?!? I was a Teenager, I think 17 or around 20, now getting soon 36. In my youth this song, the lyrics and the whole Staind Album helped me alot to make it through.
    And this Nightshift in the off time I scroll through TH-cam and found this Video.
    Life should be lived, no need to understand it. Beautiful Song.

  • @stellabluegirl
    @stellabluegirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had no idea he converted to country... He sounds damn good. Glad he's still around and playing.

    • @rgman2858
      @rgman2858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg you've got to go on a listening spree. Lost and lonely-acoustic
      Red white and blue
      Folded flag acoustic
      Sinner
      To name a few really really good ones to start with

  • @420pigfarmer
    @420pigfarmer 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This song now strikes as the current theme song of our country

  • @steve-o1990
    @steve-o1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song shatters me every time...

  • @Ethiokarate1
    @Ethiokarate1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This man has a story, makes this better

  • @dolhallaparadox3626
    @dolhallaparadox3626 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    When a song sends chills down through you, you know it's good.

  • @Mikeechodeltajuliet
    @Mikeechodeltajuliet 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im at my lowest point in my life right now, fucked things up because of me, and this song gives me hope. Hoping the one day Im able to live this song and say it's been a while since I could look at myself straight.

  • @rickyellis242
    @rickyellis242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for singing this just for me. I hope you understand what this means to some of us.

  • @kennethbrown9333
    @kennethbrown9333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Absolutely best version ever. It's been more than awile, too long and it's never coming back.

  • @Jorge209_
    @Jorge209_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song help me through a depression i thought I'd never escape

  • @stevegarwood6101
    @stevegarwood6101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song has to be of the greatest things a singer could give. A darn fine ditty.